Camaraderie

I could feel something different today. I couldn't figure out why, but it was completely bizarre. Totally. I was imagining myself listening to some classical songs at a coffeehouse. It was strange, but soothing at the same time. Perhaps, it's just the new outlook of this blog that contributed to the peculiar sensation. Ah, nevermind.

So, just now I happened to... read my friend's facebook status. It goes like this: “Why bother about the friends who don't care to talk or greet you..when there are thousand of other friends out there who appreciate you more and willing to accept who you really are...don't waste your time thinking about them and enjoy it to the fullest.” -Alistair Ong (2010)

I find his thought is quite interesting, that I feel like sharing my opinions about it. I often remind my friends that 'seeing is believing'. A picture tells a thousand words, and therefore we shouldn't jump into conclusions without listening or trusting those who deserve it. We might be wrong in our judgment. It's best to avoid gossips, although there's possibility that it's true. What I'm saying is, be nice at all times. Well, it's not too much isn't it?

"Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart. " -Seneca

We might get ourselves into trouble if we simply believe in the rumours. We might spice things up in a wrong way, and it would make things even worse. Why can't we stick to the golden rule, "treat others the way we want to be treated?" And I hope we still remember the rule of thumb, " Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." (Matthew, 19:19) Our friends aren't perfect, so are we. Please don't feed the troll. Love them the way we love ourselves, shall we?

I know that there are times people don't appreciate us. After all the sacrifices, they pretend that they never know us. It hurts, I have to admit it. Friendship should involve 'gives-and-takes' It's supposed to be two ways communication - reciprocal and everlasting (did you notice the plural form, earlier?) . I believe that if you are being nice and they respond likewise, then it proves how strong and stable the friendship is. If it only happens on your side, then something's wrong somewhere. And I despise people who don't take initiative. I won't hurt them, anyhow. For me, being nice is my nature, and I'll keep holding it no matter what.

To my friends who read my blog, I recommend you to use your physical eyes to see people (and their body languages, of course), but use your real eyes (i.e. heart) to see their 'true colours'. Hence, you won't make assumption that might kill the bonds. You must remember that once trust is broken, it can hardly be retrieved. When you turn your head, it might be too late to regret. My advice is, treasure (value) people around us. Always. And never let selfishness to conquer your pure mind.